Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Relevant Data

Food Additives Approved by WHO:

General Information

Chemical nameLactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E No.E 472b
INS.472b
CAS number31566-31-1 (GLYCERYL STEARATE)
GroupNo
Component of the group Group I, Additives (Group I)

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Authorisation of the use of this additive in Food Additives

The additive is authorised to be used in the following category(ies):
category(ies) Individual restriction(s)/exception(s) footnote
  • Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC (13.1.3)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 5000 mg/kg , only biscuits and rusks, cereal-based foods, baby foods
  • 22 E 471, E 472a, E 472b and E 472c are authorised individually or in combination

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